January 2003

2003 Archive

December 4, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Wolens says he won't seek re-election
by Terrence Stutz & Robert T. Garrett

December 3, 2003 - Associated Press
Candidate filing for 2004 elections begins
by Associated Press

December 2, 2003 - Quorum Report.com
Let the fun begin
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.

November 25, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Taxes on table for school funding
by Terence Stutz

November 14, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Reforming school finance will depend on business
by Lee Cullum

October 13, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News
Reorganize bill goes to Perry
by Pegy Fikac

October 8, 2003 - Austin-American Statesman
Democrats howl at moving primary date
by Ken Herman

October 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Hopes for early primary fade
by Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

September 2, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
'Silence' law joins pledges in school routine
by Emily Ramshaw

August 18, 2003 - Newsweek
Perspectives
by Rep. Dan Branch

August 17, 2003 - Washington Post
Texas students will pledge allegiance to the flags
by Karin Bruillard

August 11, 2003 - Texas Weekly
Hide and seek, with limits
by Staff

August 8, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Bill proposed to change legislative quorum rules
by Staff

August 8, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lawsuits filed over legilative standoff
by John Moritz

August 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Know the pledge to the Texas flag? Kids will
by Brian Anderson

August 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst to Dems: Enough is enough
by Wayne Sltaer & Terrence Stutz

July 24, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
UT system pay drawing closer look
by Sharon Jayson

July 4, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Pledge, minute of silence legislation sets forth core values
by Dan Branch

June 5, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Legislators face school work this summer
by Terrence Stutz

June 2, 2003 - Capitol Inside.com
Best of the Legislature
by Mike Hailey

June 2003 - D Magazine
Man of the House
by Shad Rowe

May 31, 2003 - El Paso Times
State keeps Robin Hood 'retirement plan' alive
by Gary Scharrer

May 29, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Moment of silence in schools now law
by Melissa Drosjack

May 23, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Branch responds
by Rep. Dan Branch

May 18, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
Legislature: Week in review
by Staff

May 17, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Robin Hood fate still uncertain
by Lee Cullum

May 16, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Democrats back in Austin
by Christy Hoppe & Matt Stiles

May 16, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
State representatives look for peace, common ground
by April Castro

May 16, 2003 - Inside Politics
Runaway Democrats return to Texas House
by CNN & Kate Snow, Anchorperson

May 15, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Democrats set to return to Austin
by Christy Hoppe & Matt Stiles

May 15, 2003 - AOL News
Texas Democrats go into hiding
by April Castro

May 15, 2003 - London Times
Fugitives hide out at the Holiday Inn
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.

May 14, 2003 - USA Today
Front Page | Dems flee Texas to avoid redistricting
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.

May 14, 2003 - New York Times
Front Page
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.

May 14, 2003 - New York Times
Texas' Republicans fume; Democrats remain AWOL
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.

May 14, 2003 - CNN Crossfire
Transcript
by CNN

May 14, 2003 - CNN Crossfire
Video
by CNN

May 14, 2003- Capitol Inside.com
House Republicans take a crash course in creativity while absent Democrats go live from the Holiday Inn
by Mike Hailey

May 13, 2003 - Bloomberg News
Renegade Texas lawmakers vow to hide out, block bill
by Darrell Preston

May 13, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Over 50 Texas Democrats still hiding out
by Associated Press

May 13, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dan Branch: Senate proposal has several worrisome problems
by Rep. Dan Branch

May 13, 2003 - CNN Newsnight
Transcript
by CNN

May 12, 2003 - CNN Newsnight
Video
by CNN

May 13, 2003 - CBS News
Texas Democrats flee to Oklahoma
by CBS News

May 13, 2003 - ABC News
Over 50 Texas Democrats remain on the lam
by ABC News

May 12, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
When allegiance is demanded
by Mike Hailey

May 11, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Bill changes primary day for Texans
by Associated Press

May 9, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
House favors earlier primary
by Pete Slover

May 8, 2003 - Abilene Reporter-News
Moving primaries in wrong direction
by Editorial staff

May 8, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Local school districts would support mandator pledge, minute of silence
by Paris Achen

May 7, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
House oks daily pledge in schools
by Melissa Drosjack

May 7, 2003 - Austin-American Statesman
Moment of silence: Bill passes after debate
by Associated Press

May 7, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News
Moment of silence bill passes House
by Staff

May 7, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Opposing a minute of silence
by Staff

May 7, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Representative developing a high profile
by Leif Strickland

May 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
State House oks school pledge bill
by George Kuempel

May 6, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Required pledge bill tentatively approved
by Melissa Drosjack

May 2, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Highlights Thursday from the Texas Legislature
by R.G. Ratcliffe

April 27, 2003 - Austin American-Statesman
Democrats support holding presidential primary earlier
by Ken Herman

April 23, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
In defense of legislation
by Editorial Staff

April 22, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
House members start shifting attention to school finance
by John Kirsch

April 18, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Early end to school finance law?
by Terrence Stutz

April 15, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
School pledge requirement nears
by Melissa Drosjack

April 12, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst circulates school finance proposal: Plan offers amendment to halt 'Robin Hood' tax sharing among districts
by Robert T. Garrett

April 2, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
House panel back bill requiring moment of silence, pledge
by Peggy Fikac

April 2, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Panel passes minute of silence for Texas schools
by Staff

March 28, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Medicaid proposals upset hospitals
by Laura Beil

March 27, 2003 - Park Cities People
A freshman with clout
by Dena Hill

March 20, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Rising star keeps it simple
by Lee Cullum

February 24, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Lawmakers dig in for fight over spending
by Associated Press

February 22, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Budget writers tell education chief to cut more from funding
by Associated Press

February 6, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Watch action away from budget battle
by Dave McNeely

February 5, 2003 - El Paso Times
Panel urges death to 'Robin Hood'
by Gary Scharrer

February 5, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
State panel votes to end 'Robin Hood'
by John Kirsch

February 5, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
'Robin Hood' faces death
by Lucy Hood

February 5, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Panel votes to end school finance system
by Laylan Copelin

January 31, 2003 - Waco Tribune
Committee assignments turn over
by Jason Embry

January 31, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Craddock sets panel lineups
by Pete Slover

December 4, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Wolens says he won't seek re-election
by Terrence Stutz & Robert T. Garrett

December 3, 2003 - Associated Press
Candidate filing for 2004 elections begins
by Associated Press

December 2, 2003 - Quorum Report.com
Let the fun begin
by Harvey Kronberg, ed.

November 25, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Taxes on table for school funding
by Terence Stutz

November 14, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Reforming school finance will depend on business
by Lee Cullum

October 13, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News
Reorganize bill goes to Perry
by Pegy Fikac

October 8, 2003 - Austin-American Statesman
Democrats howl at moving primary date
by Ken Herman

October 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Hopes for early primary fade
by Gromer Jeffers, Jr.

September 2, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
'Silence' law joins pledges in school routine
by Emily Ramshaw

August 18, 2003 - Newsweek
Perspectives
by Rep. Dan Branch

August 17, 2003 - Washington Post
Texas students will pledge allegiance to the flags
by Karin Bruillard

August 11, 2003 - Texas Weekly
Hide and seek, with limits
by Staff

August 8, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Bill proposed to change legislative quorum rules
by Staff

August 8, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lawsuits filed over legilative standoff
by John Moritz

August 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Know the pledge to the Texas flag? Kids will
by Brian Anderson

August 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst to Dems: Enough is enough
by Wayne Sltaer & Terrence Stutz

July 24, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
UT system pay drawing closer look
by Sharon Jayson

July 4, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Pledge, minute of silence legislation sets forth core values
by Dan Branch

June 5, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Legislators face school work this summer
by Terrence Stutz

June 2, 2003 - Capitol Inside.com
Best of the Legislature
by Mike Hailey

June 2003 - D Magazine
Man of the House
by Shad Rowe

May 31, 2003 - El Paso Times
State keeps Robin Hood 'retirement plan' alive
by Gary Scharrer

May 29, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Moment of silence in schools now law
by Melissa Drosjack

May 23, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Branch responds
by Rep. Dan Branch

May 18, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
Legislature: Week in review
by Staff

May 17, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Robin Hood fate still uncertain
by Lee Cullum

May 16, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Democrats back in Austin
by Christy Hoppe & Matt Stiles

May 16, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
State representatives look for peace, common ground
by April Castro

May 16, 2003 - Inside Politics
Runaway Democrats return to Texas House
by CNN & Kate Snow, Anchorperson

May 15, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Democrats set to return to Austin
by Christy Hoppe & Matt Stiles

May 15, 2003 - AOL News
Texas Democrats go into hiding
by April Castro

May 15, 2003 - London Times
Fugitives hide out at the Holiday Inn
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.

May 14, 2003 - USA Today
Front Page | Dems flee Texas to avoid redistricting
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.

May 14, 2003 - New York Times
Front Page
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.

May 14, 2003 - New York Times
Texas' Republicans fume; Democrats remain AWOL
Photo by Harry Cabluck, A.P.

May 14, 2003 - CNN Crossfire
Transcript
by CNN

May 14, 2003 - CNN Crossfire
Video
by CNN

May 14, 2003- Capitol Inside.com
House Republicans take a crash course in creativity while absent Democrats go live from the Holiday Inn
by Mike Hailey

May 13, 2003 - Bloomberg News
Renegade Texas lawmakers vow to hide out, block bill
by Darrell Preston

May 13, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Over 50 Texas Democrats still hiding out
by Associated Press

May 13, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dan Branch: Senate proposal has several worrisome problems
by Rep. Dan Branch

May 13, 2003 - CNN Newsnight
Transcript
by CNN

May 12, 2003 - CNN Newsnight
Video
by CNN

May 13, 2003 - CBS News
Texas Democrats flee to Oklahoma
by CBS News

May 13, 2003 - ABC News
Over 50 Texas Democrats remain on the lam
by ABC News

May 12, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
When allegiance is demanded
by Mike Hailey

May 11, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Bill changes primary day for Texans
by Associated Press

May 9, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
House favors earlier primary
by Pete Slover

May 8, 2003 - Abilene Reporter-News
Moving primaries in wrong direction
by Editorial staff

May 8, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Local school districts would support mandator pledge, minute of silence
by Paris Achen

May 7, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
House oks daily pledge in schools
by Melissa Drosjack

May 7, 2003 - Austin-American Statesman
Moment of silence: Bill passes after debate
by Associated Press

May 7, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News
Moment of silence bill passes House
by Staff

May 7, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Opposing a minute of silence
by Staff

May 7, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Representative developing a high profile
by Leif Strickland

May 6, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
State House oks school pledge bill
by George Kuempel

May 6, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Required pledge bill tentatively approved
by Melissa Drosjack

May 2, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
Highlights Thursday from the Texas Legislature
by R.G. Ratcliffe

April 27, 2003 - Austin American-Statesman
Democrats support holding presidential primary earlier
by Ken Herman

April 23, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
In defense of legislation
by Editorial Staff

April 22, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
House members start shifting attention to school finance
by John Kirsch

April 18, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Early end to school finance law?
by Terrence Stutz

April 15, 2003 - Houston Chronicle
School pledge requirement nears
by Melissa Drosjack

April 12, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Dewhurst circulates school finance proposal: Plan offers amendment to halt 'Robin Hood' tax sharing among districts
by Robert T. Garrett

April 2, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
House panel back bill requiring moment of silence, pledge
by Peggy Fikac

April 2, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Panel passes minute of silence for Texas schools
by Staff

March 28, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Medicaid proposals upset hospitals
by Laura Beil

March 27, 2003 - Park Cities People
A freshman with clout
by Dena Hill

March 20, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Rising star keeps it simple
by Lee Cullum

February 24, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Lawmakers dig in for fight over spending
by Associated Press

February 22, 2003 - Lubbock Avalanche
Budget writers tell education chief to cut more from funding
by Associated Press

February 6, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Watch action away from budget battle
by Dave McNeely

February 5, 2003 - El Paso Times
Panel urges death to 'Robin Hood'
by Gary Scharrer

February 5, 2003 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
State panel votes to end 'Robin Hood'
by John Kirsch

February 5, 2003 - San Antonio Express News
'Robin Hood' faces death
by Lucy Hood

February 5, 2003 - Austin American Statesman
Panel votes to end school finance system
by Laylan Copelin

January 31, 2003 - Waco Tribune
Committee assignments turn over
by Jason Embry

January 31, 2003 - The Dallas Morning News
Craddock sets panel lineups
by Pete Slover